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EDA 257C

1965 MG B Roadster

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,264 mi
Last recorded40,264 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 1965 MG B Roadster34,735 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDA 257C
MakeMG
ModelB Roadster
Year1965
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 40,264 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 40,260 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside rear wheel bearing not tested due to brake bind

Pass 31 Mar 2016 39,910 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 39,430 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 38,967 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front upper king pin rubber bues perished

Fail 7 Apr 2014 38,966 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front upper king pin rubber bues perished

both rear tyres perished

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

Pass 17 Apr 2013 38,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perished

n/s/f upper truion pin bush perished

very slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 23 Mar 2012 38,138 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 38,138 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 37,440 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both rear wheels have a couple of slack spokes

Pass 15 Apr 2010 36,124 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Apr 2009 35,435 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Apr 2008 34,735 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 33,955 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 33,103 miles

mix of T and S rated tyres on rear axle

steering rack gaiters swollen

How Reliable is the MG B Roadster?

Based on 3,612 MOT tests across 302 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
401
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 81
brake binding 75
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Stop lamp not working 64
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 57
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EDA 257C is a 1965 MG B Roadster in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1965 MG B Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 34,735 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EDA 257C, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 61 years old, this MG B Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EDA 257C registered?

EDA 257C is a 1965 MG B Roadster, first registered on 1 January 1965.

Is EDA 257C safe to buy?

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